Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisDisney’s New York Times best-selling A Twisted Tale series meets perennial fan-favorite The Nightmare Before Christmas, asking“What if Sally discovered Christmas Town instead of Jack?”Sally has mostly loved her creepy hometown of Halloween Town. But lately, she can't help but want something more. In a place full of the frightening, you'd think living in the shadows wouldn't feel so . . . isolating. She knows she could do so much more if she wasn't always stuck in the lab of her creator, Dr. Finkelstein. Soon Sally is surprised to learn that the Pumpkin King, Jack, is longing for a change of his own. Determined to find a  solution for them both, Sally follows a vision that could be the  key to changing their fates.But the more time Sally spends in the strange, jolly land of Christmas Town, the more suspicious she grows of the seemingly idyllic winter wonderland. What is lurking behind those dancing sugar  plums? And what exactly does it mean to be put on the Naughty List? Will Sally be able to save the best of both towns—before it's  too late?

Read more less

Book SynopsisHer gift can save . . . or it can kill.''Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger'' Tamora PierceThree weddings. Three funerals. Alessa''s gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner''s magic, not kill every suitor she touches.Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island''s only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her.Desperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante''s dark secrets may be the biggest betrayal. He holds the key to her survival and her heart, but is he the one person who can help her master her gift or destroy her once and for all?Serpent & Dove meets The BoTrade ReviewRiveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger * Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author *Remixing all the best parts of a dark fantasy and a romantic comedy, This Vicious Grace is a wonderfully fun time from start to finish, with lush, complex worldbuilding, intensely relatable characters, and relationships that are easy to root for * Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For The Wolf *Filled with witty banter, unlikely friendships, a swoon-worthy romance, and high stakes tension, Emily Thiede creates an immersive fantasy world inspired by the sun-drenched Amalfi coast that will captivate readers until the very last page. Sure to be a favourite for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bargudo, and Kerri Maniscalco * Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge *A richly imagined world featuring a slow burn, sizzling romance and a conflict that crackles with magic * Elle Cosimano, award-winning author of Seasons of the Storm *From the lush setting to dire stakes and whip-smart banter, This Vicious Grace is romantic, suspenseful, and utterly unforgettable * Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series *The perfect blend of humor and heart, This Vicious Grace is a high-stakes romp that brims with deadly magic, sparkling chemistry, and the deep yearning for connection in an alienating world. Prepare to fall head-over-heels with Alessa and Dante! * Allison Saft, author of Down Comes the Night *This book is incredible! The banter, the romance, the tension! I couldn't get enough! * Lauren Blackwood, New York Times bestselling author of Within These Wicked Walls *A remarkably fresh debut, This Vicious Grace is an absolute delight from cover to cover. Its rich, transportive world sparkles on every page, and I was spirited away by Thiede's beautifully rendered cast. I would follow Alessa and Dante anywhere, and can't wait for their next adventure * Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey *One of the best fantasies of the year * Buzzfeed *Thiede's dramatic and fantastical debut is artfully colored with Italian-inspired lore. * Kirkus *This Vicious Grace is a thrilling new fantasy that had me glued to the page! I loved the lush, Italian-inspired setting on the brink of apocalypse, and the brave found family who have to save it. Emily Thiede has written a terrific, fast-paced debut with the highest stakes, sharp twists, and a sizzling central romance between Alessa, a girl whose god-given gift has become a deadly curse; and Dante, the mysterious and handsome bodyguard who has to protect her from her own people. * Vanessa Len, author of Only a Monster *The complex and colourful world of the Finestra is delightfully rendered, all secret passages, religious fanatics and lemon-scented hot springs. Compulsively readable... It's especially recommended for fans of star-crossed romance * SFX *Gorgeously atmospheric and effortlessly romantic, This Vicious Grace is a high stakes story with a central duo you truly miss when the book ends * CultureFly *A delicious page-turner * The Irish Times *A hefty fantasy with irresistible echoes of Frozen * inews.co.uk *

Read more less

Book SynopsisHer gift can save . . . or it can kill.''Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger'' Tamora PierceThree weddings. Three funerals. Alessa''s gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner''s magic, not kill every suitor she touches.Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island''s only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her.Desperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante''s dark secrets may be the biggest betrayal. He holds the key to her survival and her heart, but is he the one person who can help her master her gift or destroy her once and for all?Serpent & Dove meets The BoTrade ReviewRiveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger * Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author *Remixing all the best parts of a dark fantasy and a romantic comedy, This Vicious Grace is a wonderfully fun time from start to finish, with lush, complex worldbuilding, intensely relatable characters, and relationships that are easy to root for * Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For The Wolf *Filled with witty banter, unlikely friendships, a swoon-worthy romance, and high stakes tension, Emily Thiede creates an immersive fantasy world inspired by the sun-drenched Amalfi coast that will captivate readers until the very last page. Sure to be a favourite for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bargudo, and Kerri Maniscalco * Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge *A richly imagined world featuring a slow burn, sizzling romance and a conflict that crackles with magic * Elle Cosimano, award-winning author of Seasons of the Storm *From the lush setting to dire stakes and whip-smart banter, This Vicious Grace is romantic, suspenseful, and utterly unforgettable * Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series *The perfect blend of humor and heart, This Vicious Grace is a high-stakes romp that brims with deadly magic, sparkling chemistry, and the deep yearning for connection in an alienating world. Prepare to fall head-over-heels with Alessa and Dante! * Allison Saft, author of Down Comes the Night *This book is incredible! The banter, the romance, the tension! I couldn't get enough! * Lauren Blackwood, New York Times bestselling author of Within These Wicked Walls *A remarkably fresh debut, This Vicious Grace is an absolute delight from cover to cover. Its rich, transportive world sparkles on every page, and I was spirited away by Thiede's beautifully rendered cast. I would follow Alessa and Dante anywhere, and can't wait for their next adventure * Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey *One of the best fantasies of the year * Buzzfeed *Thiede's dramatic and fantastical debut is artfully colored with Italian-inspired lore. * Kirkus *This Vicious Grace is a thrilling new fantasy that had me glued to the page! I loved the lush, Italian-inspired setting on the brink of apocalypse, and the brave found family who have to save it. Emily Thiede has written a terrific, fast-paced debut with the highest stakes, sharp twists, and a sizzling central romance between Alessa, a girl whose god-given gift has become a deadly curse; and Dante, the mysterious and handsome bodyguard who has to protect her from her own people. * Vanessa Len, author of Only a Monster *The complex and colourful world of the Finestra is delightfully rendered, all secret passages, religious fanatics and lemon-scented hot springs. Compulsively readable... It's especially recommended for fans of star-crossed romance * SFX *Gorgeously atmospheric and effortlessly romantic, This Vicious Grace is a high stakes story with a central duo you truly miss when the book ends * CultureFly *A delicious page-turner * The Irish Times *A hefty fantasy with irresistible echoes of Frozen * inews.co.uk *

Read more less

Book Synopsis''Beautifully vicious'' Chloe GongThere''s always a price for defying destiny.Violet is a prophet and a liar, influencing the court as Seer with her cleverly phrased - and not always true - divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not-charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to strip her of her title once he''s crowned.After the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus''s love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse about the prince''s future bride. Her wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can''t protect her against fate - nor the doomed attraction growing between her and the prince . . .PRAISE FOR VIOLET MADE OF THORNS''An enchanting dark fantasy'' Sabaa Tahir''Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win'' ViTrade ReviewBeautifully vicious. Filled with court machinations and cunning characters, Violet Made of Thorns is a fantasy you won't soon forget. Perfect for the fairytale reader who has always wanted the heroine to grow sharp teeth and bite Prince Charming * Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights *An enchanting dark fantasy that turns tropes upside down while making us fall in love with the titular Violet, whose droll opinions and cunning self-protectiveness offer us a beautifully layered and endlessly fascinating narrator * Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series *Fantasy fans-rejoice! Violet Made of Thorns introduces us to a lush land where dark curses and magic reign. Chen's prose is a delight * Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows *The first thing I wanted to do when I finished Violet Made of Thorns was read it again. The second thing I wanted to do was write down all the moments that made me laugh, shiver, cry, fling the book across the room only to retrieve it five seconds later and apologize because I just can't put it down. Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win. If Gina Chen doesn't write five more of these I will riot * Victoria Lee, author of A Lesson in Vengeance and The Fever King *Violet Made of Thorns is a sharp, witty story told in an unforgettable voice, taking classic fantasy tropes and changing them into something totally new, original, and remarkable * Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf *Entrancing from start to finish. Violet is a one-of-a-kind protagonist, and Gina Chen has spun a consummate fairytale that will have readers gasping and squealing in turn * Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find *Chen weaves a delightful, sparkling tale of a sharp-tongued antiheroine who will have readers rooting for her from page one * June CL Tan, author of Jade Fire Gold *Everything you want from an enemies-to-lovers fantasy starring morally grey characters * BuzzFeed *I was hooked to every page. Gina Chen weaves magic into each sentence * Reach Plc (My LDN) *If you're looking for your next addictive enemies-to-lovers YA fantasy story, look no further than Gina Chen's darkly magical debut . . . Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies * Culturefly *It has everything I look for in a young adult fantasy * My London *Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a sizzling enemies-to-lovers tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies. Enchanting and utterly addictive * Culturefly *A good few recent novels explore the relationships between current fantasy literature and the traditional tales among the foundations of the genre. This is one of the most thoughtful and thought-provoking that I have come across. Quite apart from that, it's a skilfully written and entertaining second world fantasy novel in its own right. Highly recommended, and I look forward to reading whatever Gina Chen writes next * ParSec *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThere''s always a price for defying destiny.''BEAUTIFULLY VICIOUS'' Chloe Gong''AN ENCHANTING DARK FANTASY'' Sabaa TahirViolet is a seer and a liar, influencing the court with her cleverly phrased - and not always true - divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not-charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to banish her once he''s crowned.But when the king orders her to predict Cyrus''s love story for an upcoming ball, Violet accidentally awakens a dreaded curse that could ruin them all. Her wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can''t change her fate - nor the doomed attraction growing between her and the prince . . .The first in a darkly enchanting fantasy duology about a morally grey witch, a cursed prince, and a prophecy that ignites their fate-twisted destinies.PRAISE FOR GINA CHEN''Entrancing'' Joan He''Violet made of thorns isTrade ReviewBeautifully vicious. Filled with court machinations and cunning characters, Violet Made of Thorns is a fantasy you won't soon forget. Perfect for the fairytale reader who has always wanted the heroine to grow sharp teeth and bite Prince Charming * Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights *An enchanting dark fantasy that turns tropes upside down while making us fall in love with the titular Violet, whose droll opinions and cunning self-protectiveness offer us a beautifully layered and endlessly fascinating narrator * Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series *Fantasy fans-rejoice! Violet Made of Thorns introduces us to a lush land where dark curses and magic reign. Chen's prose is a delight * Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows *The first thing I wanted to do when I finished Violet Made of Thorns was read it again. The second thing I wanted to do was write down all the moments that made me laugh, shiver, cry, fling the book across the room only to retrieve it five seconds later and apologize because I just can't put it down. Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win. If Gina Chen doesn't write five more of these I will riot * Victoria Lee, author of A Lesson in Vengeance and The Fever King *Violet Made of Thorns is a sharp, witty story told in an unforgettable voice, taking classic fantasy tropes and changing them into something totally new, original, and remarkable * Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf *Entrancing from start to finish. Violet is a one-of-a-kind protagonist, and Gina Chen has spun a consummate fairytale that will have readers gasping and squealing in turn * Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find *Chen weaves a delightful, sparkling tale of a sharp-tongued antiheroine who will have readers rooting for her from page one * June CL Tan, author of Jade Fire Gold *Everything you want from an enemies-to-lovers fantasy starring morally grey characters * BuzzFeed *I was hooked to every page. Gina Chen weaves magic into each sentence * Reach Plc (My LDN) *If you're looking for your next addictive enemies-to-lovers YA fantasy story, look no further than Gina Chen's darkly magical debut . . . Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies * Culturefly *It has everything I look for in a young adult fantasy * My London *Full of court intrigue, witchy machinations and characters whose motives are as untrustworthy as their morals, it's a sizzling enemies-to-lovers tale of fate-twisted destinies and the price that must be paid for defying prophecies. Enchanting and utterly addictive * Culturefly *A good few recent novels explore the relationships between current fantasy literature and the traditional tales among the foundations of the genre. This is one of the most thoughtful and thought-provoking that I have come across. Quite apart from that, it's a skilfully written and entertaining second world fantasy novel in its own right. Highly recommended, and I look forward to reading whatever Gina Chen writes next * ParSec *

Read more less

Book SynopsisA prophecy poisoned. A queendom at stake. A magic vial of tears holds their fates.A sweeping fantasy about betrayal, sisterhood, and deadly quests for power, with a stunning, slow-burn sapphic romance.For centuries, the citizens of Velle have waited for their New Maiden to return. The prophecy states she will appear as the third daughter of a third daughter. When the fabled child is finally born to Velle''s reigning queen all rejoice except for Elodie, the queen''s eldest child, who has lost her claim to the crown.The only way for Elodie to protect Velle is to retake the throne. To do so, she must debilitate the Third Daughter - her youngest sister, Brianne. Desperate, Elodie purchases a sleeping potion from Sabine, who sells sadness. But the apothecary mistakenly sends the princess away with a vial of tears instead of a harmless sleeping brew. Sabine''s sadness is dangerously powerful, and Brianne slips into a slumber fromTrade Review** PRAISE FOR ADRIENNE TOOLEY **The Third Daughter is subtly vicious and achingly tender, with a charming cast and delightful twists to boot. In the queendom of Velle, divinity and royalty clash, romance and intrigue simmer, and betrayals abound-but at the novel's gentle heart is a story about the healing magic of being known. This is Adrienne Tooley at her most powerful * Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic *Spectacularly emotional and majestically dark, The Third Daughter is a glittering jewel of a novel certain to win over even the most hard-hearted readers * Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of the Falling Kingdoms series *Political intrigue and emotional intimacy balance on a knife's edge, teetering constantly, precariously between the two in this story of sisterhood, love, and duty. Elodie's journey held me captive in this stunning series starter and I cannot wait to see where she takes me next * Courtney Gould, author of The Dead and the Dark *Emotionally gripping and devastating-I held my breath the whole way. Adrienne Tooley deftly weaves prophecy, mystery and intrigue into a deeply intimate story. I ached with Elodie and Sabine, and I utterly fell in love with this exquisite sapphic fantasy. I'm already yearning for the sequel! * Leslie Vedder, author of The Bone Spindle *Thoughtful, ambitious, and unexpected * Kirkus Reviews *High stakes and a wonderfully developed romance * School Library Journal *This sprawling fantasy features romance and charismatic, take-charge heroines * Publishers Weekly *Great for book clubs ... I am looking forward to seeing how these characters develop in the next book, especially after the dramatic plot twist and great cliffhanger ending * ReadingZone *

Read more less

Book Synopsis''Subtly vicious and achingly tender ... romance and intrigue simmer, and betrayals abound'' Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicThe centuries-old prophecy has been fulfilled at last: the New Maiden has returned to Velle. Unfortunately, so has a malicious demi-god, whose elusive prophet is intent on converting the New Maiden''s followers. The Second Son is a vengeful, angry deity, whose psalm resonates with the disenfranchised.With Elodie on the throne and Sabine in her own unique position of power, it should be easy enough to track down the culprit. Yet even as they''re falling in love, both girls are keeping dangerous secrets from each other. While the cult of the Second Son threatens to overthrow not only the Church of the New Maiden but also Velle''s monarchy, Elodie and Sabine must navigate impossible odds to dismantle the root of his power, all while their lives hang in the balance.A must-read for

Read more less

Book Synopsis''WILL LEAVE YOU CRAVING MORE'' Culturefly''Brutal romance, vicious stakes, and a twisty mystery.'' - Hannah WhittenIn becoming a vampire, I''m less than a girl. And more.Or maybe I''m becoming what I always have been, deep inside.A blade.When Fin takes her secret love''s place in the village''s Finding, she''s whisked away to Castle Courtsheart, a notorious vampire school, where human students either become powerful vampires or spend the rest of their lives as lowly human thralls... if they survive long enough, that is.But Fin has no intention of becoming a vampire. Instead, she''s determined to learn how to kill vampires and avenge her mother, who was taken by the vampires years ago. But Courtsheart is as captivating as it is deadly, and Fin is quickly swept up in her new world and its inhabitants - particularly Gavron, her handsome and hostile vampire maker, whose blood is nothing shorTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR COURT OF THE UNDYING SEASONSWith brutal romance, vicious stakes, and a twisty mystery, Court of The Undying Seasons takes everything we love about vampires and cranks it to a whole new level * Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf and For the Throne *Strickland has done it again! Court of the Undying Seasons is blood-soaked, blade-sharp, and completely enthralling. With a wildly imaginative world, a delightful cast of characters, and prose that expertly threads the needle between creepy and camp, this is a book to be devoured * Allison Saft, New York Times-bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic *Enthralling, bloodthirsty and unapologetically queer, Strickland's take on vampires is both captivating and fresh * Laura Pohl, author of The Grimrose Girls and The Wicked Remain *A dark, luscious mystery that will pull readers into a labyrinth of love, betrayal, and blood. A.M. Strickland has crafted a dizzyingly dark reminder that it's family that makes us human - even if you choose the family yourself, even if you're no longer human at all * Andrew Joseph White, author of Hell Followed with Us *PRAISE FOR IN THE RAVENOUS DARK[A] feast of forbidden magics and deadly romances that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last bloody page. Deliciously dark and riveting, it will leave you hungry for more. Perfect for fans of Wicked Saints and Gideon the Ninth * Ashley Poston, national best-selling author of Geekerella *A deviously plotted tale of twisting complexity where diversity lives and breathes as naturally as a beating heart. It's everything you could want in a dark fantasy * Lisa Maxwell, New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Magician *Blending dark blood magic with funny moments, In the Ravenous Dark is a lush, queer and intense YA fantasy that needs to be on your shelves! Rovan may or may not steal your girl but more importantly, she's coming for your heart-and this woman always gets what she wants * The Nerd Daily *Rovan is a tenacious spitfire who fights for freedom and vengeance by any means necessary. Strickland's worldbuilding is grand...dauntless and passionate * Kirkus Reviews *Strickland conjures a seductive world...where blood and shadow magics intertwine. [T]he fast-paced plot and romantic themes will appeal * Publisher's Weekly *Dark and mysterious, with intricate world building and plenty of political intrigue, it leaves you craving more. * Culturefly *

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe darkest secrets lie closest to home . . .''GORGEOUSLY EVOCATIVE'' AVA REID''ROMANTIC, CLEVER, DEEPLY EMOTIONAL'' ALLISON SAFT''HAUNTING AND TENDER'' KYLIE LEE BAKER An untpownable gothic historical fantasy romance, set in an Regency-inspired world and inspired by Jane Austen''s Sense and Sensibility. Merrick Darling''s life is better than most. As the daughter of a powerful lord, she wants for nothing - yet she will never inherit her family''s Manor. Her only options are a smart marriage, or to live at the kindness of her practical and regimented elder sister, Essie. Until the day her father dies in mysterious circumstances, and Merrick is torn from her glamorous New London society life to Norland House, her family''s mist-shrouded ancestral home. But the Manor has changed while Merrick has been away. Once strong and capable, Essie is withdrawn and frightened, and with good reason. The bor

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe sequel to the New York Times best-selling Every DayEvery day a new body. Every day a new life. Every day a new choice.For as long as A can remember, life has meant waking up in a different person''s body every day, forced to live as that person until the day has ended. A always thought there wasn''t anyone else who was like this. A was wrong.Someday starts where Every Day left off. David Levithan takes readers further into the lives of A and Rhiannon, exploring more deeply what Every Day and Another Day had originally asked: What is a soul? What makes us human? And does gender matter when it comes to love?Trade ReviewPraise for David Levithan: “David Levithan is an icon of queer young adult fiction. Romance, realism, and relationship drama – Levithan's stories are where my love for queer YA was born.” – Alice Oseman Praise for Every Day: “Fresh, unique, funny, and achingly honest…I didn't just read this book ― I inhaled it.” Author Jodi Picoult “Rich in wisdom and wit.” Entertainment Weekly “An awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender.” Kirkus, starred review

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe explosive follow-up to MONSTER and VILLAIN by bestselling author Michael GrantVector may just be the deadliest enemy Dekka and the group will ever face.He is a swarm of disease-bearing insects. His victims are hit with a wide range of supercharged diseases, and are then unable to die, but go on and on in a living hell.With Sam, Astrid and Edilio back to help the them, they form a team known as the Rockborn Gang. The also have a new member: Simone. A blue skinned punk who can fly.But Vector is only just the beginning, and the Rockborn Gang are forced to question if everything they've gone through until now is even real.Perfect for fans of the GONE series, The Darkest Minds and X-Men

Read more less

Book SynopsisANGELS WILL FALL...

Read more less

Book SynopsisFollowing the revelation that Ebony is an angel, and Nathaneal's narrow victory in battle with Prince Luca, the two are enjoying their newfound love. But Ebony's friend Jordan is bitterly angry that he has lost the girl of his dreams. Then suddenly Prince Michael arrives to arrest Nathaneal for breaking Avena's law when he revealed his powers on Earth in his bid to save Ebony from Luca. Nathaneal is forced to return to Avena without Ebony to stand trial. Jordan seizes the opportunity to plant doubt in Ebony's mind about Nathaneal and her own angelic nature. Desperate to find out what has happened to her adoptive parents, Ebony is persuaded by Jordan to believe that new teacher Mr Xavier, who claims to be her uncle, can introduce her to her real father. Disaster inevitably follows and Ebony finds herself at the centre of another epic battle in the realm of Avena itself. Fantastical and powerfully emotional, this angelic romance series is rapidly winning enthusiastic fans.Trade ReviewI have the urge to go back and read it again and again. I don’t think this story will ever get old. 325 pages of pure perfection * Praise for HIDDEN, Dark Readers blog (reviewer also a Waterstones bookseller) *One of the most hauntingly beautiful books I have ever read * Praise for HIDDEN, Chicklish (UK teen fiction blog) *

Read more less

Book Synopsis_______________The first book in the New York Times bestselling Cursebreakers series: a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast._______________''Everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale'' - Jodi Picoult''Absolutely spellbinding'' - Stephanie Garber_______________Fall in love, break the curse.Break the curse, save the kingdom.Prince Rhen, the heir to Emberfall, is cursed. Forced to repeat the autumn of his eighteenth year over and over, he can only be freed by love. But at the end of each autumn he is transformed into a beast hell-bent on destruction, and after so many failed attempts, his kingdom and its people are barely holding on. Harper''s life has never been easy, but she''s learned to be tough enough to survive. She won't let anything hold her back, not her cerebral palsy or her mother's deteTrade ReviewA Curse So Dark and Lonely has everything you’d want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale: a finely-drawn fantasy world, a heroine rarely seen in fiction, and a tortured hero with a secret. I have only one complaint: I wish the sequel were already available! * Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of My Sister's Keeper *An intensely original retelling. Full of fierce new characters, wicked magic, and wondrous amounts of heart, Brigid Kemmerer doesn’t just tell a story, she builds an entire world that you will never want to leave * Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval *I couldn't get this creative, suspenseful take on Beauty and the Beast out of my head * Sara Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Everless *The Beauty and the Beast retelling I've been waiting for. The world Brigid has crafted is so beautifully dark, filled with wild adventure and a modern-day heroine every reader will find a bit of themselves in * Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a Kingdom *Slow burning, big hearted, magical fun! I loved every minute * Wendy Higgins, New York Times bestselling author *Heartwarming, thoughtful and romantic: Brigid Kemmerer took me on a magical journey with this dark fairytale about growing up, falling in love, and making impossible choices * Jodi Meadows, co-author of My Lady Jane and My Plain Jane *This is a gripping read, driven by a powerful and original heroine * CBI Mind Yourself 2020 Reading Guide *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe next adventure in Kesia Lupo''s stunning and original YA fantasy world. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor.On a mysterious island where the very earth holds magic, masked assassins plague the city and strange creatures rise from the desert. Livio has riled against his destiny his whole life. Beatrice longs to escape her life of servitude. But when a twist of fate unites them, it is up to them to stop a deadly revolution.Are they just puppets in someone else''s game? Will they have to accept the hands they have been dealt or can either change their fortunes?Another thrilling, plot-driven adventure, with an even bigger twist, We Are Bound by Stars is a tale of masks, politics, desire and deception that will have you gripped once again in Kesia Lupo''s rich fantasy world.Trade ReviewDeft, dark and daring, Kesia Lupo seamlessly entwines the fates of two young women bound by magic to a dying city * Melinda Salisbury on WE ARE BLOOD AND THUNDER *A stormer of a story! * Kiran Millwood Hargrave on WE ARE BLOOD AND THUNDER *A gorgeously written fantasy, with a haunting, intricate world * Mary Watson on WE ARE BLOOD AND THUNDER *Enchanting. This isn’t just an excellent book – it is unusual, unique and universally appealing * Natasha Pulley on WE ARE BLOOD AND THUNDER *The sequel to We are Blood and Thunder kicks the worldbuilding and the themes up a gear resulting in an even pacier more absorbing second book. Livio and Beatrice are about to find out that destiny is not going to fall out as they expected. This was a great book about choices and consequences that was even better than the first one * NetGalley Reviewer *This book brings into question the true nature of destiny and its implications. There is a creative use of magic and fantasy, which adds a unique dimension. The story of both protagonists intertwines beautifully at the end of the story * Teen Titles Magazine *

Read more less

Book SynopsisReturn to Wonderland in the fourth volume in the bestselling Alice in Wonderland-inspired Splintered series

Read more less

Book Synopsis This heartfelt and sweet YA romance follows a boy who falls for the ghost haunting his family’s new house—perfect for fans of My Life with the Walter Boys and The Dead Romantics. Soon to be an original film starring Peyton List (Cobra Kai; School Spirits) and Michael Cimino (Love, Victor; Never Have I Ever)! After the death of his father, Cole and his mother move from New York City to a sleepy town in Jersey for a fresh start. There’s just one problem—Cole is shocked to learn he’s sharing a room in his new house with the ghost of 17-year-old Bea, who died in the 1920s and is under the curse of an ancient ring. When Cole wears the ring, he's able to see Bea, and the two become fast friends over their shared love of music. As Cole and Bea start to develop strong feelings for each other, Cole discovers a way to undo the curse—which would mean that Bea's spirit can fin

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2016 WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST NOVELLONGLISTED FOR THE 2015 MAN BOOKER PRIZEAn Elle Book of the YearAn Independent Book of the YearOne to Watch Independent on SundayA Bookseller Best Debut of 2015One to Watch 2015 Huffington PostAn Amazon Rising Star''The Chimes is a remarkable debut. It''s inventive, beautifully written, and completely absorbing. I highly recommend it.'' Kevin Powers, author of The Yellow BirdsA mind-expanding literary debut composed of memory, music and imagination.A boy stands on the roadside on his way to London, alone in the rain.No memories, beyond what he can hold in his hands at any given moment.No directions, as written words have long since been forbidden.No parents - just a melody that tugs at him, Trade ReviewWINNER OF THE 2016 WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL AND NOMINATED FOR THE 2015 MAN BOOKER PRIZETo call The Chimes striking is I dare say to underplay what might be the most distinctive debut of the decade. * Tor.com *SUPERB... intriguing, ambitious and strikingly written. * James Kidd, Independent on Sunday *The Chimes is a remarkable debut. It's inventive, beautifully written, and completely absorbing. I highly recommend it. * Kevin Powers, author of THE YELLOW BIRDS *A genuinely originalnovel that has all the tension of a well-told, gripping thriller, but which is elevated well above the ordinary by its shining, lyrical language. The author has created a believable, consistent and vivid world... * Clare Morrall *Cleverly orchestrated and poignantly conveyed throughout. * Guardian *The novel is hypnotic, melancholic and requires concentration, but it builds to an incredibly tense and emotionally satisfying climax that rewards all the effort. * Elle *Smaill is a former musician with a book of poetry already to her name. The Chimes has strong echoes of both these influences as we're taken on a strange and lyrical journey through a dystopian England . . . The intrinsic links between music and memory suffuse this dreamy narrative . . . the idiosyncratic world [that] Smaill has lovingly created using melodic and musical syntax - her narrative style brimming with invention and nuance. * The Big Issue *The pleasure lies in getting to grips with the rules of this eerie dystopia and the unusual vocabulary Smaill has minted to describe it. * Metro *Atmospheric, intensely-imagined strangeness * Daily Mail *Strangely compelling * Sainsbury’s Magazine *A dazzling debut piece of fantasy that marries great writing with compelling narrative. And the world Smaill has invented, where memory has been replaced by music and people cling to objects that link them to their pasts, is brilliantly imagined.... a serious book with serious talent behind it. * New Zealand Herald *Atmospheric, intensely-imagined strangeness * Daily Mail *Magical, tender, thought provoking and stunningly imaginative. * Lindsay Hawdon, author of JAKOB'S COLOURS *Dystopian fiction but not quite as we know it... Smaill's particular melodious inventiveness makes her story her own. * Independent *Anna Smail's ambition fiction debut is a strange, compelling tale; full of musical metaphors and striking imagery, it is wildly imaginative and challenging. * Choice Magazine *An exciting debut, a book full of rhythm, energy and melody... There's no doubt Smaill has created a distinctive and impressive debut, one that dares to create its own music. * The List *An enthralling read. * The Lady *lyrical debut * Sunday Express *This is a story that rivets us from the beginning but, for those wanting more, there are delicious depths that change an excellent story into an equally excellent thought provoking fable. As if that isn't enough, it also convinces us that Anna is a very clever lady. ... hugely compelling ... Oh yes, this is definitely a 'Wow!' book. * The Bookbag *For a story about music, The Chimes is a triumph on the printed page. * SFX Magazine *Cleverly orchestrated * Guardian *Entrancingly poetic and engagingly plotted, this is a story that brims with heart and soul. * Kirkus reviews *Cleverly orchestrated * Guardian *

Read more less

Book SynopsisA compelling novel from Jennifer L. Armentrout, the New York Times bestselling author of the Covenant and Lux series. Dying sucks - and high school senior Ember McWilliams knows firsthand. After a fatal car accident, her gifted little sister brought her back. Now anything Ember touches dies. And that, well, really blows. Ember operates on a no-touch policy with all living things - including boys. When Hayden Cromwell shows up, quoting Oscar Wilde and claiming her curse is a gift, she thinks he''s a crazed cutie. But when he tells her he can help control it, she''s more than interested. There''s just one catch: Ember has to trust Hayden''s adopted father, a man she''s sure has sinister reasons for collecting children with abilities even weirder than hers. But when Ember learns the accident that turned her into a freak may not have been an accident at all, she''s not sure who to trust. Someone wanted her dead, and the closer she gets to the

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling series continues.....

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat if you had the power to make any boy fall in love with you? Addictive romance with a fantasy twist for fans of Holly Smale, Ally Carter, and Zoe Sugg.The gods are gone. The people have forgotten them. But sixteen-year-old Rachel Patel can''t forget - the gods control her life, or more specifically, her love life.Being a Hedoness, one of a strong group of women descended from Greek God Eros, makes true love impossible for Rachel. She wields the power of that magical golden arrow, and with it, the promise to take the will of any boy she kisses. But the last thing Rachel wants is to force someone to love her . . .When seventeen-year-old Benjamin Blake''s disappearance links back to the Hedonesses, Rachel''s world collides with his, and her biggest fear becomes a terrifying reality. She''s falling for him - a messy, magnetic, arrow-over-feet type of fall.Rachel distances herself, struggling to resist the growing attracTrade ReviewArrowheart has a really perfect blend of Greek mythology with a modern day backdrop... I'll definitely be looking out for sequel books in this series. * Sammy's Shelf blog *

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat if you had the power to make any boy fall in love with you? Addictive romance with a fantasy twist for fans of Holly Smale, Ally Carter, and Zoe Sugg.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSet in the same world as A Curse of Salt, a heartbreaking sapphic romantasy inspired by Little Red Riding Hood.A broken treatyA wolf in sheep''s clothing And a love that will need to defy all odds to survive HER RED HOOD CAN''T PROTECT HER HEART . . .A fifty-year-old treaty between pirates and the city of Bray lies in tatters, so Mersey sets out to free her city - and herself - from the clutches of the Heartless King. But when her reckless plan fails, she finds herself captured by the world''s most notorious pirate crew.As Mersey battles between fighting for Bray''s safety and falling into the arms of the ship''s cold-blooded first mate, Golde, she''s soon caught up in the beginnings of a war; one she knows will have disastrous consequences for the people she loves, but just might be the thing to set her free. Amid lies, betrayal and a blossoming love for someone she is supposed to want dead, Mersey is torn between two lives.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAn addictively romantic and beautifully written cosy YA fantasy from author Aamna Qureshi.

Read more less

Book SynopsisBisma knows three things to be true: the Enchanted Forest will always be her home, she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect her sisters, and Xander Chapman is the most irritating guy she''s ever met.Since finding a home in the Enchanted Forest, Bisma - a garden witch with a penchant for potions - has always been protective of other runaways. So, if a drop of one of her poisons finds its way into the porridge of those who have hurt them . . . that''s none of her business.But Xander, the charmingly handsome son of the apothecary, sees things differently and is fast becoming known for creating cures - much to Bisma''s annoyance.When her sisters are poisoned themselves, Bisma will need to put her feelings aside and enlist Xander''s help to find out who is responsible and save the only family she has, before it''s too late.Aamna Qureshi has woven a beautiful, warm and rich world of magic in this charming new cosy YA fantasy.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhen you play with fire, someone always gets burned. In this cut-throat debut YA fantasy brimming with blackmail, heists, and an excruciatingly slow-burn romance, a princess with no morals must choose: survival, love, or revenge? Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and These Violent Delights.''A mesmerizing debut fantasy.'' - Rebecca Yarros, bestselling author of Fourth WingBlackmail. Murder. Betrayal. There isn''t anything Teia won''t do to stay alive. Half Carthan and half Shaylani with the ability to manipulate both fire and water, she is an outcast in her own kingdom and has survived innumerable assassination attempts. All of which have been orchestrated by her half-brother. But once he is crowned king, nothing can save her. When a rebellion seeks to overthrow the monarchy, Teia grabs at the chance to infiltrate the rebels, locate their base . . . and trade their lives for her own. But as

Read more less